Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Pictures of your snow weapons

[RoyJackson]

Looks formidable and ready to go to work. Need snow..

Do you have to control depth by the 3 ph height, or let it float on the ground while blowing snow? Maybe there are skid shoes that keep the lower edge up a bit so it doesn't dig up gravel.

Anther option is shorten the top link a bit...

 

[Soldier415]

Looks formidable and ready to go to work. Need snow..

Do you have to control depth by the 3 ph height, or let it float on the ground while blowing snow? Maybe there are skid shoes that keep the lower edge up a bit so it doesn't dig up gravel.

Anther option is shorten the top link a bit...

There are skid shoes but even in the shortest setting they keep the blower too high and I end up with an inch of snow left on the drive.

For the first few snows I just drag the blower behind me with the skid shoes all the way up. Helps pack down a base of snow. Once that freezes I keep the shoes up and use the top n tilt to angle the cutting edge up a bit then just let the 3PH float.

Nice unit, good tire chains, I'm keeping my eyes open for a 96" blower for the right price.

Yeah, the euro style studded ice chains are a must for my driveway.

 

[LouNY]

Yeah, the euro style studded ice chains are a must for my driveway.

Yes, people that haven't used them don't realize how much better they grip.
I've used bar reinforced ladders, smooth street ladder, two and four link spacing, combo's with double rings and bar reinforced on 2 link spacing,
but overall none of them provide even half the grip the euro style do.

 

[wawajake]

My one two punch this year

 

[PILOON]

Euro studded spaced every 3rd link is sure nice ride and excellent traction.
My CUT is 4 X 4 but with those 'euro style' chains I rarely engage the front drive.

On my blower I added 2.5 inch X 12" skids* so that I never blow gravel plus rarely sheer pins nor rake gravel in the spring.
Those skids are enough to raise blower clear of gravel but with a heavy enough blower U don't accumulate a thick base either as the weight keeps the blower 'cutting edge' just proud of the road base.
One inch or so of base is really not a problem while a thick base is come spring thaws.

* over time I found this ideal for my 60" blower, won't even dig in on grassy areas and ideal on gravel areas.
A heavier blower might want wider or longer shoes.

 

[wtpine]

New to forum and figured I'd start by sharing a pic here but says forum doesn't allow, any help would be appreciated. Need to represent the Harry Ferguson tractor owners☺

 

[shaeff]

New to forum and figured I'd start by sharing a pic here but says forum doesn't allow, any help would be appreciated. Need to represent the Harry Ferguson tractor owners☺

You likely need something like 5-10 posts before the forum allows you to post pics. It's used to prevent spammers. I posted pics of my '64 Massey 35 Utility with 6' snowblower a few pages back.

 

[wtpine]

You likely need something like 5-10 posts before the forum allows you to post pics. It's used to prevent spammers. I posted pics of my '64 Massey 35 Utility with 6' snowblower a few pages back.

Thanks Sounds reasonable reasonable,
will try again soon

 

[War Eagle 2]

I saw someone on the forum make a snow pusher out of their FEL. So following their approach I also tried my hand at making a snow pusher by adding wings to my bucket. Also added some shoes to the front end hoping to help from digging into the gravel drive. Haven't had any snow yet to try it out but it's mounted and I'm waiting for the snow to come. I also run a box blade on the rear.

 

[leonz]

Hello War Eagle 2,

I certainly appreciate seeing that your mule is plugged and and warm.
Its a welcome feeling when it barely barks and turns over and fires right up.

You may want to think about adding a wide ski to the side plates using 1/4" by 3"
angle iron to prevent them from digging in.

You will not need much weld unless you want a full length weld for each side plate.

I use my salamander now for everything as it does not take long to heat everything
up and melt off the ice and snow and I enjoy hearing the sound of a 747 taking off
as it runs pushing out 125,000 BTU per hour in heat to melt everything and warm
up the transmission and engine on the JD junk. Its very handy for heating up the
snow pups too as they are also stored in a cold garage.

I know that in using my space heater for the current mule and the trucks I have prolonged their
useful life. My old Isuzu lasted for 15 years and almost 116 K miles before I had to take it off the road
and I expect to get double that for the 2008 Isuzu I have, I hope anyway.